The first thing you need to do is vote up posts if you are going to comment on them. I know your vote doesn't carry any weight, but its good practice to do this. Don't vote comments as you don't have the SP yet.

Making this work is hard, very hard.. and if you want people to notice you then you need to write original content. Everyone has something to offer, your life, what you do.. it doesnt matter as long as its from you and its real.

Make your posts, 300 words minimum, but to start.. visit others and comment on their blogs. Not 'nice post' but meaningful comments. Some will ignore you while others will respond.

Powering up helps if you can afford it. Its sad to say but fatter wallets attract more people. That's just the way it is, but not with everyone.

Have a look at @el-nailul's content, hes made it work for him and you can too.